I work with parents whose adult children are estranged from them. Some have been completely out of touch for years, some are in contact regularly but with unsatisfying outcomes, and many more fall somewhere in between.

Some of my clients' children are in their 20s, others are much older. The estrangement may be a new development, it may be long-standing, or somewhere in between.

Whatever the details, estrangement of adult children can be an extremely painful and complicated experience for parents. I offer hope, tools, and emotional healing for parents in this situation.

I'm licensed in both Colorado and Oregon (C2577), and am a Distance Credentialed Counselor. I offer sessions online and by phone, as well as in person.

As an experienced organizational trainer, I also offer assertiveness training to companies and groups.

As a Transition/Trauma psychotherapist Carol O'Dowd, maintains a mindfulness based practice using eastern and western therapies. She is a certified mindfulness instructor and is trained in Japanese Methods of psychology as well as Applied Existential Psychology, Horticultural Therapy, Sensorimotor techniques and Play Therapy. She is exeperienced helping people work with trauma, stress, anxieties, grief, and loss to live live with peace of mind. Carol guides how to partner with wisdom in various forms to discover opportunities in life and achieve success. Carol has a private practice in Arvada, Colorado on grounds with walking trails for mindfulness exercises, and a peaceful courtyard and serene open areas for outdoor sessions.

When working with couples and families, I focus on solutions that will lead to stronger and healthier relationships. I respect my client's own awareness and perspective as we work collaboratively to achieve their goals. A focus of my work is within perinatal mood disorders and transitions where I help families feel successful through the many challenges that can accompany birth. I also have specific work helping with divorce transitions, co-parenting contracts, and substance use in families.

I am a clinician licensed in CO and IL providing virtual individual, family and couples therapy. My website contains information about myself, my practice and how I work with clients! It is www.evolvetherapychicago.net